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Application Note No: Product: Hardware: Application Revision: Release Date:
XUTIL00003 XiVA Server Utilities All XiVA Servers 1.3 26-04-2002
Introduction
Operation
XiVA Server Utilities is a suite of utilities for the PC
On launching the XiVA Server application you will be
designed to enable dealers and distributors to perform
presented with a command line interface:
maintenance operations on a XiVA based audio server (such as the Imerge S1000 SoundServer). These utilities include: Clone the media from one XiVA-Server to one or many others. Remove all media from a XiVA-Server. Backup all of the media from a XiVA-Server onto a PC drive. Restore a media backup from a PC drive to a XiVA-Server. XiVA Server Utilities will work on the following Microsoft™ operating systems: Windows 98, Windows
To run one of the utilities type the following command: ssutil.exe
ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. followed by one or more of the following switches: XiVA Server Utilities requires XiVA software version 1.2.5 or higher for M1000 series SoundServer and 1.3
Switch
Operation
or higher for S1000 series SoundServer.
Installation Uninstall all previous versions of XiVA-Server Utilities.
-? -S xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Sets the source IP address (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the
To install XiVA-Server Utilities double click on the setup.exe
Displays the on-line help
desired IP address) -D xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Sets the destination IP
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx …
address (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the desired IP address). Multiple destinations may be entered.
The installation wizard will begin shortly afterwards. Proceed through the installation wizard by pressing
-Clone path
Copies all media from source
Next, reading the licence agreement and setting
(-S) to destination (-D).
where you wish the files to be installed.
Albums which already exist on the destination machine will
Once installation is complete you can launch XiVA
not be copied. Path is the
Server utilities from an icon on the Start Menu (in the
location on the PC hard disk
Programs section, listed under Imerge).
where media will be stored temporarily during the clone process.
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-Clean
Removes all media from the destination (-D) machine.
-Verify
that the two machines are identical. This command can
192.168.254.152 192.168.254.153 –Clone C:\temp
Copies the media from the XiVA Server with IP
process has been successful.
address 192.168.254.150 to the XiVA Servers with
Backs up all the media from your PC. Drive is the drive on your PC where files should be stored; if the drive is full, backup will move to the next available drive in the sequence.
address’ 192.168.254.152 and 192.168.254.153. The c:\temp folder on the PC Hard Disk drive will be used to temporarily store media during the clone process. Cleaning ssutil.exe –D 192.168.254.152 –Clean
Removes all media from the XiVA Server with IP address 192.168.254.152.
Restores all media to a destination (-D) from a backup location on your PC. Drive is the first drive letter used during the backup process.
--RestoreDrive drive
ssutil.exe –S 192.168.254.150 –D
be used to check that a clone
the source (-S) to a location on
-Restore drive
Cloning
Verify compares the source and the destination to ensure
-Backup drive drive
Example Use
Location where temporary files will be kept during the restore process.
The clone, verify, restore and clean processes will keep a text file logging the entire operation in the same directory as the ssutil.exe file. The backup process will keep a log file in the same location as the backup files. Whilst XiVA Server Utilities are running do not:
Backup ssutil.exe –Backup D E F –S 192.168.254.150
Backups all media from the XiVA Server with IP address 192.168.254.150 using disks D E F. Note: Only one backup up can exist on the first drive specified. Note: If you choose to move the backup files to a tape drive or other removable storage you must ensure the files return to the PC’s hard disk in the same sequence. For instance, if you backup to F, G and J drives, you will have a directory in the root of each of those drives called “XiVA Server Backup”. Move these folders to
Make any new recordings on either the
the tape and store in a safe place. When you move
source or destination machine
them back from tape to hard disk, they must go back
Put into standby, or re-power either the
to the F, G and J drives respectively.
source or the destination machine.
It may be useful to create a small text file with the
Note: Before using the clone process you should
relevant drive information and store this with the
lookup CD information for all CDs on the
backup.
SoundServer. Any album which has no associated data from the Internet CD database will never be looked up on the cloned machine. Note: Albums created by the XiVA Producer application will be copied even if it already exists on the destination.
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Copyright warning Restore
E&OE copyright Imerge 2002. Imerge Ltd. reserves
ssutil.exe –Restore D –D 192.168.254.150 –
the right to makes changes to this documentation at
RestoreDrive G
any time.
Restores the backed up media files starting on drive D
BY USING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO
to the XiVA Server with IP address 192.168.254.150
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
using the G drive for temporary files. This software (the SOFTWARE) is prepared as a free utility
Note: Media files are automatically restored to the
to registered owners of Imerge SoundServer Hard-Disk
same XiVA-Server that they were backed up from.
Audio Systems, or other audio appliances carrying the
To restore them to a different XiVA Server use the
‘Powered by XiVA’ logo, for their own personal use. This
following command:
SOFTWARE is provided as is. If your SOFTWARE was supplied on a CD-ROM and is damaged please contact your
ssutil.exe -Restore D -RestorePassword
Dealer and it will be replaced.
password -D 192.168.254.150 Imerge limited (UK) (Imerge) specifically disclaim to the
Where password is the original XiVA Server serial
fullest extent permitted by law all warranties, expressed or
number. This number can be found at the end of the
implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of
log file created during the backup. The file is stored in
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with
the folder called "XiVA Server Backup" on the first
respect to this software. Imerge shall have no liability
drive you specified.
including without limitation in negligence with respect to this
Troubleshooting
software. Imerge shall have no liability including without limitation in negligence with respect to any loss or damage
“Cloner Error: Not enough disk space on C:\Temp Require x Mb, only y Mb free.
directly or indirectly arising out of the use of this software. Without limiting the foregoing, Imerge shall not be liable,
The clone facility requires in the region of 850MB free
including without limitation in negligence for any loss of profit,
in the temporary storage. The exact figure depends on
interruption of business, loss or damage to equipment or
the largest album on the server and the compression
data, interruption of operations or any other damage,
used. Clear some space on the drive or specify a
including but not limited to direct, special, incidental or
different location.
consequential damages. This software must not be used for
Verify process fails
unauthorised duplication of CD's or any other works protected by copyright. No licence to infringe copyright is
Verify ensures that the contents of the source
granted by the possession, installation and/ or use of this
machine are on the destination machine. This may
software. Any statutory rights you may have as a consumer
fail the clone process has been interrupted
are unaffected.
If the clone process has failed for any reason re-enter the same clone command (without the –clean switch). Only albums, which have not copied successfully, will be re-copied. Note: Albums created by XiVA Producer will be copied even if they already exist on the destination. “Backup: There is not enough free space on the drives. Another x Mb is required” Clear the amount specified across the drives being used.
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Getting Help Please note that this utility is provided for the benefit of Imerge dealers only. Imerge Website Software updates and solutions to frequently asked questions (FAQ) are available from: www.imerge.co.uk/dealers Imerge Helpdesk The Imerge Helpdesk is provided to make sure that you, as a valued Imerge dealer, have access to: Advice – regarding your specific Imerge Product Details on how to contact your nearest service agent. Information on latest Imerge products Imerge UK Helpdesk Phone:+44 (0)870 0104860 (normal UK office hours) Fax: +44 (0)1954 783601 E-mail:
[email protected] In all correspondence please include the log file of the operation in question. Imerge US Helpdesk Phone: 1 888 403 8822 Fax: 1 703 481 9802 E-mail:
[email protected] XiVA is a registered trademark and SoundServer is a trademark of Imerge Ltd. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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